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Out of the thousands of dividend-paying companies in the world of investing, plenty like to say that they put their shareholders first. But there aren't nearly as many that do just that in practice.

If you were to peruse a list of stocks trading near 52-week lows, you'd likely find a bunch of bad businesses. Indeed, I struggled to find any that would be worthy of a $5,000 investment. In short

Inflation at the grocery store has been hitting consumers' wallets hard since last year. While 2020 and 2021 saw minimal gains in food-at-home prices, according to the U.S. Department of

Investors have been slow to come around to the idea that the U.S. economy might be able to withstand all the pressure put on it. With government stimulus programs having ended and the Federal

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McCormick (NYSE: MKC)Q2 2023 Earnings CallJun 29, 2023, 8:00 a.m. ET

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Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is a good income stock to own, but on the growth front, the company has been fighting a tough battle for years as consumer tastes shift gradually toward healthier drink options

Investors might be looking at a great opportunity to buy PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) stock on the cheap right now. The beverage and snack giant has not participated in the 2023 rally so far, and shares

Wall Street wasn't thrilled with the latest earnings update out of McCormick (NYSE: MKC). The spice and flavorings giant reported a slight drop in sales volumes again as shoppers continue to scale

The best consumer-oriented dividend growth stocks tend to have at least two things going their way: 1. Their brands are widely recognized; 2. Their products are frequently used by consumers. The

Even as the market swings up and down, some things remain boringly dependable -- namely, dividends. While many investors chase hot growth stocks, dividend stocks can provide solid gains over the

A company's stock price is not a direct reflection of its value in any absolute sense. Because share prices are influenced by outstanding share counts, a $1,000 stock could easily have a lower

Kellogg (NYSE: K) is a food icon, with most people likely to associate the name with cereal. That makes sense, but like most food makers, Kellogg produces a lot more than just one product.

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Since it isn't possible to know the timing of the start of any bull market, the trick is to own stocks that can deliver strong returns through a wide range of economic environments. That's a harder

Investors like dividend stocks because they deliver cash flow that can be accepted as immediate income today, or that can be reinvested to amplify long-term returns. These stocks can sometimes also

Shares of energy-drink maker Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) are spiking nearly 30% this week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The massive move brought the stock to an

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock is still in growth mode, even compared to big demand spikes in 2022. The beverage giant is setting new earnings records, too, with help from rising prices and successful

Dividend growth investing is gaining a real following over the past year as a viable strategy for boosting a retirement portfolio. And it's not hard to see why: Stocks that pay growing dividends

Shares of beverage company Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) skyrocketed to an all-time high on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for the first quarter of 2023. As of 10:15 a.m

There's an earnings season beat, and then there's the consensus-trouncing performance that Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) landed shortly after Tuesday's market close. There was already a growing

The early 2023 results are in from both Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). And, contrary to many investors' fears, the two consumer staples leaders are seeing no signs of a major

Picking companies with brands that are household names around the world tends to work out well for investors over the long run. That is because legendary brands often come with a great deal of

Brands drive performance at the biggest consumer staples companies. Although McCormick (NYSE: MKC) is a bit unique in the food space because of its focus on spices, it has been increasingly building

PepsiCo's (NASDAQ: PEP) stock has a lot going for it in 2023. Its last few earnings updates showed that it could boost sales and earnings even as shoppers spent less freely on groceries. And the